Owner's Manual - Polaris

MAINTENANCEBatteryBattery ChargingThe following battery charging instructions apply only to the installationof a sealed battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with theinstallation of this battery.The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been sealedand fully charged at the factory. Never pry the sealing strip off or addany other fluid to this battery.The single most important thing about maintaining a sealed battery is tokeep it fully charged. Since the battery is sealed and the sealing stripcannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measureDC voltage.WARNING! An overheated battery may explode, causing severe injury ordeath. Always watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the batterybecomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before resuming charging.For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.1. The battery should be disconnected from a load or charger for atleast two hours before checking voltage. Check the battery voltagewith a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully charged battery will register12.8 V or higher.2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery at 1.2 ampsor less until battery voltage is 12.8 or greater.3. When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger manufacturer'sinstructions for recharging. When using a constant currentcharger, use the guidelines on the next page for recharging.114